Solomon Islands politician 'extremely disappointed' Australia ignored warnings of China military deal - ABC News


3/27/2022 12:00:00 AM3 years 1 month ago
by Andrew Greene

The Solomon Islands opposition leader claims he warned Australian officials last year that China was negotiating a military pact, as a prominent defence analyst predicts that Beijing is now likely to push for a strategic presence in Papua New Guinea.

The Solomon Islands opposition leader claims he warned Australian officials last year that China was negotiating a military pact which could see a base established on the strategically located Pacifi… [+3986 chars]

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